{"id":22940,"date":"2026-07-10T11:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=22940"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:22:40","slug":"proposed-us-immigration-rules-h1b-visa-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/proposed-us-immigration-rules-h1b-visa-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"New US Immigration Rules Could Reshape H-1B Visas, Student Visas, and Green Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The U.S. administration has released a new regulatory agenda that signals a major overhaul of the country’s immigration system. These are proposals, not laws yet. Before taking effect, they must go through formal rulemaking, including publication of proposed rules, public comment, and final approval. Some may also face legal challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a complete overview of what is proposed and how it could affect Indian professionals, students, employers, and H-4 visa holders.<\/span><\/p>\n

H-1B Visa Rules Could Become Much Stricter\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to publish a proposed H-1B reform rule around August 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Proposed Changes\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Stricter H-1B Cap Exemptions\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Currently, certain organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B cap, including:<\/span><\/p>\n